ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam - Nurselytic

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A nurse in an alcohol treatment facility is caring for a client who states 'my job is so stressful that the only way I can cope is to drink.' The nurse should recognize that the client is displaying which of the following defense mechanisms?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rationalization. Rationalization is a defense mechanism where individuals justify their behaviors or feelings with logical reasoning or excuses. In this case, the client is justifying their drinking by attributing it to the stress of their job. This defense mechanism helps the individual avoid facing the real underlying issues causing their behavior.

Choice A: Repression involves pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings into the unconscious mind, which is not demonstrated by the client's statement.

Choice C: Introjection is the internalization of external beliefs or values, not applicable in this context.

Choice D: Intellectualization is the process of focusing on facts and logic to avoid dealing with emotions, which is not evident in the client's statement.

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